1440 N. Dearborn is located on a prestigious residential block in Chicagos historic Gold Coast neighborhood. Upscale dining, vibrant nightlife, and popular comedy clubs are just blocks away, and the park, lakefront, and North Avenue Beach are all within walking distance.The home was designed by James Egan (1839-1914). Born in Ireland, educated in England, and trained in architecture in New York, Egan came to Chicago in 1871 following the Great Chicago Fire. He, along with a number of other important architects, helped with the reconstruction of the city. Although best known for his cathedrals, Egan also designed hotels and single-family homes. 1440 N. Dearborn is considered a perfect example of the French Romanesque style which was popular during the Civil War. Brought back from France, this style is distinguished by the use of arches, rusticated stones, and colored mortar. Other features of the homes exterior include a slate roof and copper gutters in the original design.Set on a 150-foot-deep lot, this grand home offers four levels of elegant living space, exquisite vintage details, modern amenities, gracious outdoor space including a spacious, private landscaped backyard, and a two-car garage. Completely renovated in 2005, the interior was designed by the firm of Soucie Horner.The main level includes formal living and dining rooms, a cozy study, a top-of-the-line custom kitchen with built-in desk, food pantry, and adjacent breakfast room, and two guests baths. Ideal for family living, the second level includes three bedrooms, two full baths, and a large family room. The ultimate indulgence, the top level is all master suite. It includes a bedroom with a private roof terrace, a dressing room with custom closets, a marble spa bath, an office, and a paneled library. Highlights of the finished lower level include an exercise room with en suite bath, a guest suite, two wine cellars, and a large laundry room.The home is within the highly rated Ogden Elementary School and Lincoln Park High School attendance areas. The Latin School of Chicago is just steps away, and other highly rated private schools are also nearby.If you think this home might be right for you, please call or email us. We are standing by to answer your questions or schedule a time for you to walk through with a member of our team.

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Enjoy a world of luxury in this very special Gold Coast coop! Featured in the Chicago Tribune, this home is 7200 square feet with 11 spacious rooms, 4/5 bedrooms, 4 full and 3 half baths on two floors, overlooking Chicagos magnificent lakefront. Completely renovated and redesigned, this home offers the perfect blend of formal entertaining and comfortable family living, in a prestigious 1925 vintage property.The semi-private elevator lobby opens into an elegant foyer, living room with wood-burning fireplace and gracious formal dining room all overlooking the lake and beach. The butlers pantry leads to the marble and stainless steel eat-in kitchen with 4 ovens and 2 dishwashers and breakfast area. This space flows into a large guest/family bedroom with en suite bath and walk-in closet, and beautiful paneled library containing custom built display cases.A dramatic, curved, Deco stairway accesses the 2nd level. The master wing includes a huge bedroom, hardwood floors, wood-burning fireplace, and office/sitting room, all with sweeping lake views. A beautifully appointed 30 foot closet/dressing room opens to the elegant all-marble bath with whirlpool tub and over-sized shower. Past the laundry room, the family wing features the den/5th bedroom , 2 huge cedar lined closets and 2 over-sized bedrooms, each with en suite bath, walk in closet and built-in desk space. The inviting family room includes built-in storage and a second kitchen.This exquisite renovation includes 3 zone air conditioning, humidification system for winter comfort, 800 amp electrical service, a security system and a Crestron entertainment system with controls and stereo speakers throughout the home.The building has an exercise room, bike storage, 4 private walk-in storage rooms and impeccable services from the best professional staff. Lincoln Park is steps away, as is parking, dining, shopping, schools and transportation. This is an elegant and prestigious home in Chicagos best location!